Important!
Venice has eight environmental zones: Venice (Anti-Smog), Venice ZTL BUS, Venice ZTL Centro Mestre Car (at night), Venice ZTL Centro Mestre Car (daytime), Venice ZTL VAM Chirignano-Zelarino, Venice ZTL VAM Favaro Veneto Campalto, Venice ZTL VAM Marghera Centro, Venice ZTL VAM Mestre - Carpenedo
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Venice (Anti-smog) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 06-06-2017
Type of environmental zone: temporary, weather-related air protection zone, active when pollution limits are exceeded, every year 01.10.-18.12. + 07.01.-30.04.
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Vehicle class: motorcycles with two-stroke engine (L), passenger cars, motor homes (M1), bus (M2,M3), vans (N1), trucks (N2,N3)
Fuel type: diesel, gasoline
Stage 1 (Orange)
Mon-Fri, 08:30-18:30
N1-N3 Euronorm: 0-2 (Gasoline), 0-4 (Diesel)
M1-M3 Euronorm: 0-2 (Gasoline), 0-5 (Diesel)
L Euronorm: 0-1
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Stage 2 (Red)
Mo-So, 08:30-18:30
N1-N3 Euronorm: 0-2 (Gasoline), 0-4 (Diesel)
M1-M3 Euronorm: 0-2 (Gasoline), 0-5 (Diesel)
L Euronorm: 0-1
Mon-Son, 08:30-12:30
N1-N3 Euronorm: 0-5 (Diesel)
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Information currently unavailable
Fines: 75-450€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone covers the built-up area of the municipality, with the exception of hamlets/villages that are not connected to public transport.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: City Hall, Via Palazzo 1
Tel.: (+39) 041 041
E-Mail: protezionecivile@comune.venezia.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Vintage car older than 30 years, Police car, Ambulance and Carpools
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Venice ZTL VAM Mestre - Carpenedo - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2008
Type of environmental zone: ZTL permanent daily 0:00-24:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: N with a total mass of more than 3.5 t when loaded and/or more than 7.5 m
Fuel: all (except EV)
Fines: 76,00€ - 100,00€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The area concerns the district of Mestre.
Special features: VAM (Veicoli a Motore) = Motor vehicle // Cargo
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: City Hall, Via Palazzo 1
tel. (+39) 041 2747070
protezionecivile@comune.venezia.it
mobilita@comune.venezia.it
mobilitatrasporti@pec.comune.venezia.it
Exemptions: Residents, Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Police car, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Taxi, Tow truck, Ambulance and Rental car
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Venice ZTL Mestre car (daytime) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2008
Type of environmental zone: permanent daily 0:00-24:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: motorcycles (L3-L6), passenger cars, motor homes, buses (M1-M3), vans, trucks (N1-N3)
Fuel: diesel + gasoline
Euro standard: EURO 0-1
Fines: 97,00€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The area concerns the center of Mestre.
Special features: Permits required; Maximum speed 30 Km/h;
Loading/unloading: 6:00-7:30 + 9:00-10:30 + 13:30 15:30
Loading/unloading of perishable goods: 6:00-7:30 + 9:00-11:30 + 13:00-16:30
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: City Hall, Via Palazzo 1
Tel. (+39) 041 2747070
protezionecivile@comune.venezia.it
mobilita@comune.venezia.it
mobilitatrasporti@pec.comune.venezia.it
Exemptions: Residents, Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Police car, Security company, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Taxi, Tow truck and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Venice ZTL Mestre CAR (at night) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2006
Type of environmental zone: permanent daily 21:00-6:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: motorcycles (L3-L6), passenger cars, motor homes, buses (M1-M3), vans, trucks (N1-N3)
Fuel: diesel + gasoline
Euro standard: EURO 0-1
Fines: 97,00€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The area concerns the center of Mestre.
Special features: Maximum speed 30 Km/h; Permits required
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: City Hall, Via Palazzo 1
Tel. (+39) 041 2747070
protezionecivile@comune.venezia.it
mobilita@comune.venezia.it
mobilitatrasporti@pec.comune.venezia.it
Exemptions: Residents, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Police car, Security company, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Taxi, Tow truck, Ambulance and Rental car
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Venice ZTL BUS - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-03-2002
Type of environmental zone: permanent daily 0:00-24:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: Minibus (M2), Coach (M3)
Euro class: 0-2
Entry only with permission
Fines: 97,00€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The ZTL covers the entire municipal area. It allows transit for free only along the Mestre bypass ("tangenziale") and the link road ("bretella") connecting the bypass with Marco Polo Airport.
Special features: Maximum speed 30 Km/h;
The vehicles entering the ZTL BUS area without passes must follow the routes indicated by the road signs that will lead them to the check-in points.
1st Check-Point "Bazzera" = open every day from 06.30 to 20.15. For all buses coming from the A4 and A23 freeways from Trieste/Udine and A27 from Belluno.
2. check point "Panorama" = open every day from 06.30 to 20.15. For all buses coming from the road SS309 "Romea" and SS11 "Riviera del Brenta".
3. check point "Fusina" = open every day from 08.00 am to 20.00 pm. For all buses coming from the road SS309 "Romea" and SS11 "Riviera del Brenta".
4. check point "Petroli" = open every day, 24 hours. For all buses coming from the road SS14
"Triestina", SS13 "Terraglio", SS245 "Castellana", A4 freeway from Padua and SP32 "Miranese".
come.
The boarding/disembarking of the passengers must not exceed 60 min.
The lower the EURO standard, the more expensive the permits.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: City Hall, Via Palazzo 1
tel. (+39) 041 2747070
protezionecivile@comune.venezia.it
mobilita@comune.venezia.it
mobilitatrasporti@pec.comune.venezia.it
Exemptions: Public bus
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Venice ZTL VAM Chirignano-Zelarino - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2008
Type of environmental zone: permanent daily 0:00-24:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: N2-N3 with a total mass of more than 3.5 t when loaded
Fines: 76,00€-100,00€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The ZTL covers the entire municipal area.
Special features: VAM (Veicoli a Motore) = Motor vehicle -> Cargo
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: City Hall, Via Palazzo 1
tel. (+39) 041 2747070
protezionecivile@comune.venezia.it
mobilita@comune.venezia.it
mobilitatrasporti@pec.comune.venezia.it
Exemptions: Residents, Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Police car, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Taxi, Tow truck, Ambulance and Rental car
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Venice ZTL VAM Favaro Veneto Campalto - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2008
Type of environmental zone: permanent daily 0:00-24:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: N with a total mass of more than 3.5 t when loaded
Fuel: all (except EV)
Fines: 76,00€ - 100,00€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The area concerns the district of Favaro Veneto and Campalto.
Special features: VAM (Veicoli a Motore) = Motor vehicle // Cargo
Loading/unloading: 6:00 - 7:30 + 9:00 - 11:30 + 13:00 - 16:30 via Via San Donà, Via Altinia, Via Triestina
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: City Hall, Via Palazzo 1
tel. (+39) 041 2747070
protezionecivile@comune.venezia.it
mobilita@comune.venezia.it
mobilitatrasporti@pec.comune.venezia.it
Exemptions: Residents, Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Police car, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Taxi, Tow truck and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Venice ZTL Marghera Centro- Carpenedo - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2008
Type of environmental zone: permanent daily 0:00-24:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: N with a total mass of more than 3.5 t when loaded
Fuel: all (except EV)
Fines: 76,00€ - 100,00€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The area concerns the district of Marghera.
Special features: VAM (Veicoli a Motore) = Motor vehicle // Cargo;
Loading/Unloading: 6:00-7:30 + 9:00-11:30 + 1:00-4:30 -> Trieste, Bottenigo, Piazzale Parmesan, Bretelle entrance and egress Rotonda Romea - highway, Beccaria, Calvi, Piazzale Sirtori, Paolucci, Piazzale Giovannacci, Via Rizzardi north of Piazzale Giovannacci
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: City Hall, Via Palazzo 1
tel. (+39) 041 2747070
protezionecivile@comune.venezia.it
mobilita@comune.venezia.it
mobilitatrasporti@pec.comune.venezia.it
Exemptions: Residents, Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Police car, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Taxi, Tow truck and Ambulance
What is an air protection zone (ZPA)?
A ZPA (French: Zone de Protection de l'Air) is an area established by the government to improve air quality and reduce the impact of air pollution on public health. These zones are usually established in urban areas or near large industrial facilities or power plants that are considered major emitters of air pollutants. Air protection zones exist in different countries with different characteristics and are also called anti-smog zones.
ZPA zones do not apply permanently, but are only active during bad weather and when air pollution levels are high. In ZPA zones, stricter rules apply to emissions from industrial facilities, power plants, and other large emitters of air pollutants such as transportation.
These rules are designed to reduce emissions of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, which are responsible for poor air quality in many cities. These pollutants can affect health, especially the respiratory system and lungs, and can even lead to fatal cardiovascular disease.
The government regularly monitors and reviews air quality in ZPA zones and, if necessary, takes further action to reduce emissions and improve air quality. This may include wide-ranging bans on certain vehicles, environmental badges, and/or Euro standards.
What is a traffic restricted zone (ZTL)?
A ZTL (Italian: Zona a Traffico Limitato) is a specific area in a city or region where vehicle access is restricted or limited in order to reduce traffic and emissions. These zones are often established in historic centers of cities or in residential areas to improve the quality of life for residents and reduce noise and exhaust pollution.
In a ZTL, for example, there may be bans on driving certain types of vehicles, such as older diesel vehicles, or restrictions on access at certain times of day. It may also be necessary to have a special permit or parking pass to drive in these zones.
Access to a ZTL is usually controlled via electronic monitoring systems, such as cameras or induction loops. Vehicle owners who violate the rules risk heavy fines.
The introduction of ZTLs has led to a reduction in traffic volumes in many cities.
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